As the pandemic unfolded, leaders faced a substantial emotional burden. Over nearly two years, they supported teams in dealing with the grief and loss caused by the pandemic, addressed declining mental health among employees, navigated people’s anxieties, and often openly shared their own vulnerabilities. They became like Counselors-in-Chief. While excellent …
You might have a fantastic idea to improve a product, enhance your team’s productivity, or prevent a looming problem in your business. The challenge is approaching your boss about it, or maybe you’ve tried but haven’t gotten their attention. Even though studies show how important it is for employees to …
Teammates said a coworker wasn’t open to new ideas, so I told her about it. It made her sad and defensive. She listed the new ideas she implemented, but my feedback wasn’t helpful. It only made things worse. Later, I saw the issue during a meeting. I shared my observations …
When groups are told to work with other teams, they often feel insecure. The idea of breaking down barriers, sharing information, giving up control, sharing resources, or losing responsibilities can make teams uneasy. They worry about losing importance in the company and wonder if they’ll ever get back what they …
